Night Guards and Sport Guards

Night guards and sports guards protect your teeth from unnecessary and costly damages. Sean Monaghan, DMD, Gina Petrarca, DDS, and the team at Cole Street Dental in Enumclaw, Washington, take impressions of your teeth to create comfortable appliances that protect your them. Call Cole Street Dental or book a treatment consultation online for any type of mouthguard today.

What are night guards?

Night guards are specialty mouthguards you wear as you sleep to stop you from grinding your teeth. Long-term teeth grinding (bruxism) can cause many serious dental issues and symptoms, including:

• Headaches
• Jaw pain and stiffness
• Tooth erosion
• Fractured teeth
• Tooth sensitivity 

Some night guards are designed to treat snoring so you or your spouse can get a more satisfying night of sleep. The Cole Street Dental team evaluates your concerns and customizes your night guard according to your needs. They rule out sleep apnea before creating a snore-friendly night guard. 

What are sports guards?

Sports guards are custom designed to protect your teeth while playing high-impact sports. If you or your child is an athlete, a custom sports guard protects your teeth from chips, cracks, and other damage. These issues can be expensive to fix but are easy to avoid with consistent sports guard wear. 

Just like night guards, sports guards fit comfortably in your mouth because they’re designed just for you. You can get a one-size-fits-all sports guard at most athletic retailers, but a sports guard from your dentist fits more comfortably and offers the best protection for your teeth. 

For sanitary purposes, replace your sports guard every season. They can also wear down and become less protective over time if you use them for too long. 

What is the process of getting night guards and sports guards?

The team at Cole Street Dental creates quality night guards and sports guards using impressions of your teeth. They may take X-rays to evaluate the positioning and overall health of your teeth, which can also help them detect decay and other issues that require treatment. 

After you get impressions, it takes around a week for Cole Street Dental to fabricate your custom night guard or sports guard. Once your appliance is ready, you can come back to Cole Street Dental to retrieve it. The team verifies that your appliance fits comfortably and is functional.

If you lose or damage your custom appliance, simply call Cole Street Dental for a replacement at your earliest convenience. 

Schedule an appointment over the phone or online at Cole Street Dental to get a custom night guard or sports guard today.